After Jigga and the big time Big Apple luminaries spoke to the media, they took it outside and got their shovelin’ on. Damn, today was a good day for my property value. I’ll be back in Manhattan in no time. Ha! Previously: Jay-Z At Barclays Center Press Conference
This dropped last week, but I didn’t pay attention until Hot 97’s Angie Martinez let it rock this afternoon. A Keys gets her MJ on. Her joint “Almost There” meshed with the new Wu banger. Niceee! BOBO
Computer maker HP just released this new ad highlighting Dr. Dre’s Envy laptop. The clip is part of their $40 million “Let’s Do Amazing” ad campaign. Featured is the good Doctor himself and a cameo by Stat Quo. Sorry Raaaaaaaandy, no verses here. Woooha via Surebeatswork
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A press conference was held this afternoon for the groundbreaking of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn Yards. Set to open in 2012, the 18,000 seat arena will become the new home of the Brooklyn Nets. During the conference, discussions also touched on the potential economic impact of the arena, including the boost in local businesses such as Casino Internazionali Non ADM, which could attract more visitors to the area. Many local residents oppose the move due to imminent increases in […]
Don’t call it a comeback. Well, actually it is. 1515 announced today that they’re bringing back their Sucker Free franchise with host, DJ Envy. The kick-off begins March 15th on MTV2 with Sucker Free Daily at 3 P.M. Est. The first episode features guest, DJ Khaled. Then on Sunday, the Sucker Free Countdown at 12 P.M. Est. Tune in.
Might be too early to call the plumber, but here’s a new leak off Meth, Ghost & Rae’s Wu-Massacre. This features Trife Diesel, Sheek Louch, and Bully. Try not to get yapped March 30th. NR
With T.I. making his way back into the spotlight, here’s a new cut featuring him and Usher off Raymond v. Raymond. X
[vodpod id=Video.3215594&w=425&h=350&fv=] Whoa, wasn’t expecting that. Run’s baby boy’s got bars. Previously: Diggy “Just The Beginning”
Great breakdown of Statik Selektah’s *Round Trip*! Honestly, this 2023 Mass Appeal release is pure boom-bap bliss from start to finish. Statik really outdid himself with those smooth, jazzy sample flips and turntable scratches, creating the exact kind of laid-back, golden-era hip-hop vibe you want playing in the background while relaxing at Denmark holiday cottages over a quiet weekend. The guest list alone is stacked—having legends like Posdnous kicking things off on the opener "Round Trip (For Dave)" alongside heavy hitters like Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Inspectah Deck on "Unpredictable" makes every track feel like a proper event. Even the newer-school features like Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, and Joey Bada$$ fit effortlessly over the dusty, soulful production without a single wasted verse. Definitely one of his most cohesive projects in years and an easy front-to-back spin for anyone who appreciates real hip-hop craftsmanship.